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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.63, 1,042.28 and 489.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.63, 1,042.28 and 489.83 is: 733.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.63 : 1,042.28 = 489.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.63/1,042.28 = 489.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.63x = 1,042.28 × 489.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.63x = 510,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,540.01/695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.92

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